Why this hi ball earns its place
The Vigne highball from Chef & Sommelier is the glass for drinks that are mostly mixer: gin and tonic, vodka soda, rum and cola, long drinks of any sort. At 330ml and 126mm tall, it's visibly taller and slimmer than the old fashioned — the proportion is the whole point. A taller glass lets the ice and the mixer do the visual work, showcases the spirit's colour, and simply reads better on the bar.
Made from Kwarx, the same durable tempered glass as the Vigne old fashioned range, it has the crystal clarity that makes a mixed drink look intentional. The weighted base is narrower than an old fashioned (the shape demands it), but it's just as stable on a busy bar. And it's made to last: Kwarx resists the cloudiness and scratches that catch standard glass, and it survives frequent dishwashing without crazing or wear.
At 69mm wide and 126mm tall, the proportions are genuinely elegant. It's the kind of glass that works in a craft bar, a restaurant, a hotel, a pub — anywhere you're pouring long drinks with confidence. The Vigne design is timeless in the way that professional glassware should be: it doesn't date, it doesn't distract, it just does the job beautifully.
